BLP Bulletin: 06.28.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights transgender athletes and the Olympics, the bravery of Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama in each speaking their truth, the WNBA women of the Jordan Brand, Torrey Smith and Aaron Maybin's new leadership academy in Baltimore, the state of diversity and inclusion in the NHL, and how activism is moving to political action from NBA superstars.  

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Featured Articles:

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is first openly transgender athlete selected to compete at the Olympics

Transgender Runner CeCe Telfer Will Not Be Allowed To Compete In U.S. Olympic Trials

Carl Nassib on Instagram: For more information on the life-saving work and resources of The Trevor Project click the link in my bio 🏳️‍🌈

Raiders’ Carl Nassib Announces He’s Gay, an N.F.L. First

Washington Spirit soccer player Kumi Yokoyama comes out as trans

‘We don’t take this for granted’: The Black women reppin’ the Jordan Brand in the WNBA

Torrey Smith Launches Leadership Academy in West Baltimore

The NHL’s slow skate toward change

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